Alt-J scoop Mercury Music Prize

An Awesome Wave pockets band £20,000

The band's debut album An Awesome Wave beat stiff competition from the likes of Richard Hawley and Plan B to take home the award and the £20,000 prize money.

They claimed the Prize at a ceremony hosted by Lauren Laverne at London's Roundhouse, which saw all 12 nominees perform. The full show will be screened tonight (November 2) on Channel 4 from 11:35 (GMT).